| 5/8/2012 | 0 |
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
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Minutes note: Mr. Jakubovich gave an overview on the proposal to construct a new, hip roofed front porch in the footprint of the original porch. The existing, non original front porch stoop and pediment from around the front door will be removed. The porch will feature a built in rain gutter, be made of wood, and have similar brackets as those of the roof on the main house. Railings have not been finalized. Staff will accept thick, square balusters that are spaced closely together and be 2 to 2 ½ inches square with a nicely built up handrail. The porch is tongue and grooved.
Mr. Jakubovich, on behalf of staff, recommended approval with the condition that drawings for the construction of the porch eave and built in gutters be submitted, reviewed, and approved by staff.
Paul Giesen, The Garrett Studio
Dennis Bloom, owner
Mr. Bloom said cost was the reason for choosing square balusters instead of round ones.
Ald. Bauman said he had experienced doing inexpensive pine balusters 2 inches square.
Mr. Bryant questioned the spacing of the balusters.
Mr. Giesen replied that the spindles will be keep tightly spaced, be oversized, be either turn or square balusters at least 2 ¼ or 2 ½ or 3 inches square in size, and keep the oversized theme of the house.
Mr. Bryant inquired about the size of the handrail and inclusion of a gripper.
Mr. Giesen said that the guard rail on the porch will be 2 x 6 equivalent top rail that will have a chaffered top. A 5 or 7 piece top rail and bottom rail will be adequately sized and built. A hand rail going down the stairs will be installed to match code.
Mr. Bryant asked the reason for the base and pedestal being bumped out as opposed to going flat and straight across.
Mr. Giesen responded that due to the size of columns, the purposes are to hold the deck at the front edge just beyond the railing and prevent the columns from overhanging. The handrails can be centered on the square columns, which are 10 inch square. The columns are square to match the square pilasters at the corner of house.
Mr. Jakubovich said that staff prefers round columns, but they are more expensive.
Ms. Balon, seconded by Ms. Pieper Eisenbrown, moved approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new front porch at 2685 N. Lake Drive in the North Point North Historic District for Dennis Bloom with final detailing of the spindles, size and spacing, and columns, square or round, to be reviewed by staff. | Pass | 5:0 |
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